South Carolina dental licensing board

South Carolina Dental CE Requirements

South Carolina dentists need 28 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.

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At a glance

South Carolina dental license renewal

Licenses covered	Dentist (DDS/DMD) [2]
CE required for renewal	Yes [2]
Hours per CE period	28 hours [2]
CE period	Every 2 years [2]
Renewal and reporting	Dentists must complete a minimum of 14 continuing education hours per year or 28 continuing education hours over two years on the two-year renewal cycle basis. [2]
State-mandated topics	Sterilization and infection control [2]
What CE counts	Courses sponsored or approved by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the American Dental Association (ADA), and accredited dental schools are accepted. [1]

This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.

State-mandated topics

Sterilization and infection control — 1 hour [2]
All licensed dentists and dental hygienists must have at least 1 hour of their required continuing education dedicated to sterilization and infection control.

Good to know

Fifty percent (50%) of the required continuing education hours must be obtained via live, in-person attendance or interactive webinars, and dental hygienists must complete 7 hours per year or 14 hours over two years. [2]

Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the South Carolina dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.

Your next step

Look up. Verify. Renew.

Full South Carolina license guide

01 / Public record

Look up a license

Match the name or license number. Check status, expiration, and any restrictions shown.

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02 / Official confirmation

Verify a credential

A public search may be enough for a status check. Another board or employer may require a verification sent directly by the issuer.

Check verification instructions Confirm the recipient’s required format and any fee.

03 / Keep it current

Renew your license

Confirm your due date, complete the required education, and submit to the licensing authority.

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Renewal at a glance

Credential	Dentist, dental hygienist
Renewal cycle	Biennial renewal by March 1 of odd years / discounted on or before Dec 31 of even years; mobile facilities renew annually by June 30. [source]
Verified fees	General dentist biennial renewal: $280. Check the renewal page for deadlines and late fees. [source] South Carolina dental licensing board: Fees
Renewal application	Renew my License

Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.

Source review dates · 4 sources

Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.

State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
SCLLR Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
SCLLR Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
SCLLR Retrieved Oct 28, 2026

Free courses that count toward the hours

Free CE accepted in South Carolina

All 374 free dental courses

The board accepts continuing education accredited by AGD PACE [1]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.